Human Resources Specialists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $62,290 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $98,470
Employed locally 280
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $62,290
    75th
    $77,750
    90th
    $98,470

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $79,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $66,020
    Flagstaff, AZ $65,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $62,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,420
    Tucson, AZ $62,220

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $62,370
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,220
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Project Management Specialists $88,440
    Management Analysts $82,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Yuma, AZ is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Yuma, AZ is 14.6% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Yuma?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.